I know it's still a little early, but I can't help being in the Christmas crafting groove with these awesome Robin's Nest supplies! The theme this month is Black and White Christmas and I have been LOVING creating my cards! If you missed my special post sharing some TRN Christmas cards, you can go here. (And remember...you'll receive 20% off any of the papers in the monthly theme at The Robin's Nest site.)
I chose to work with the Snow Covered Glitter Trees cardstock for this card. I have always been a fan of the beauty of snow-covered trees and this paper is breathtaking! The second I saw it, I was inspired!
Here are my cut measurements:
I cut two pieces from the Snow Covered Glitter Trees to use on both the outside and the inside of the card. I also did that with the Red paper. I stamped the deer on the section for the outside of the card and embossed them with black embossing powder.
I added some Red Glitter letters, to which I added some Xmas Red Stickles to give it a little more dimension and sparkle. I also added some red ribbon and some Dew Drops to accent the letters.
I created a Poinsettia style flower using the red diamond shaped Dew Drops with a black Dew Drop center.
For the inside of the card, I mimicked the basic style and matting of the front of the card and added a sentiment using Versamark ink and white embossing powder.
Supplies Used:
- The Robin's Nest: Snow Covered Glitter Trees, Red Distressed Cardstock (reverse side used), Black Dew Drops, Red Dew Drops, Ruby Red Diamond Dew Drops, Red Glitter Letters
- Stamps: Christmas Cheer (HOTP); Forest Silhouettes (Sweet 'n Sassy)
- Other: black cardstock (Recollections); Xmas Red Stickles; red ribbon; Versamark; black and white embossing powders; adhesive
Purple Cows Co-Sponsoring This Month!
Also this month, Purple Cows is generously co-sponsoring! So I decided to do a second card featuring a beautiful border punched with the Tonic Studios Vine Strip Pattern Punch.This card features not only a beautiful border, but a very stunning Flame Swirl background (The Robin's Nest) stamped with gold embossed trees (Stampin' Up). Outline stickers finish off the edges and a sentiment highlighted with Dew Drops completes the card. Here are the measurements and supplies used:
I mounted the flame cardstock onto the gold cardstock, and then mounted that onto the black card base. I added outline stickers along the border and stamped the trees with Versamark. I then heat embossed them with gold embossing powder.
I then embossed the sentiment with gold onto black cardstock, and mounted that on the card with a couple of gold Dew Drops. I added a touch of glitter to the main star.
For the inside of the card, I kept it very simple:
I have to say that those Tonic punches are rock stars! The gold cardstock that I used was fairly heavy and the punch went through it like butter with little pressure from me. I can't wait to get my hands on a couple more of these little giants.
Supplies used:
- The Robin's Nest: Flame Glitter Swirls cardstock, Gold Dew Drops
- Tonic Studios Vine Strip Pattern Punch (Purple Cows)
- Stamps: Lovely As a Tree (Stampin' Up!); Merry Christmas (Katie & Co); Christmas Cheer (HOTP)
- Other: Black cardstock (Recollections); Gold cardstock (unknown); Versamark ink; Gold embossing powder (JoAnn's); Outline Stickers (Starform); adhesive
And stay tuned...The Robin's Nest and SmoothFoam are co-sponsoring an ornament blog hop here starting November 15th (tomorrow)! See the info in my side bar!
Til next time, keepin' it crafty!
Both cards are lovely! Especially love the black & white.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful cards!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteLove the chalk board feel of the deer card and the second card has a very elegant feel to it. Awesome job!!!
ReplyDeleteso pretty! they are so glam with all the glitter and embossing!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fab, great details!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely! with gold trees is my favourite!!!!
ReplyDeleteamazing projects.. especially love the gold embossed trees.
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